Is the world overpopulated? What are the arguments for the notion that the world is overpopulated? What are some alternative approaches to this topic? Solution The human popualtion has been growing ever since the evolution of mankind. Overpopulation is a condition when the population exceeds the carrying capacity of the environment. There is continuous increase in the birth rate and a significant decrease in the mortality rate. This results in increase in population at an alarming rate. The population of the world is predicted to keep on rising 2050. The sources and resources are being exhausted. This would lead to environment\'s inability to support life, reduced quality of life..